PL520-08OC

Product Overview

Category: Optoelectronic Component
Use: Laser Diode
Characteristics: High Power, Compact Size
Package: TO-18
Essence: Semiconductor Laser
Packaging/Quantity: Single Unit

Specifications

• Wavelength: 520 nm
• Output Power: 8 mW
• Operating Current: 40 mA
• Operating Voltage: 2.2 V
• Beam Divergence: <1.5 mrad
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The PL520-08OC laser diode has a standard three-pin configuration:

1. Pin 1: Anode (+)
2. Pin 2: Cathode (-)
3. Pin 3: Case (Ground)

Functional Features

• High optical power output for efficient operation
• Compact size allows for easy integration into various applications
• Low beam divergence ensures precise targeting
• Wide operating temperature range for versatility

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High power output enables long-range applications - Compact size facilitates integration in space-constrained devices - Low beam divergence ensures accurate focusing

Disadvantages: - Limited operating temperature range may restrict certain applications - Higher operating current compared to some alternatives

Working Principles

The PL520-08OC laser diode operates based on the principle of stimulated emission. When an electric current is applied, it excites the semiconductor material, causing photons to be emitted. These photons are then amplified through the process of stimulated emission, resulting in a coherent and focused laser beam at a wavelength of 520 nm.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The PL520-08OC laser diode finds applications in various fields, including:

1. Laser Pointers: The high power output and compact size make it ideal for handheld laser pointers.
2. Industrial Alignment: Its low beam divergence and precise targeting capabilities are valuable in alignment systems.
3. Medical Equipment: Used in medical devices such as dermatology lasers and ophthalmic equipment.
4. Scientific Research: Suitable for laboratory experiments and optical setups requiring a green laser source.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. PL515-05OC: Similar to PL520-08OC but with a lower output power of 5 mW.
2. PL532-10OC: A higher power alternative with an output of 10 mW at a wavelength of 532 nm.
3. PL505-03OC: Lower power option with an output of 3 mW at a wavelength of 505 nm.

Please note that the above alternatives are just a few examples, and there are other models available from different manufacturers.

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for the PL520-08OC laser diode.